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Topic: Finnigan Park history and featuresSource: Houston civic guideNamed After: Annette Finnigan, who donated the landKey Feature: Youth Education Town (YET) built with NFL Super Bowl fundsReading Time: About 1 minute
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Good first step: Act Visit Finnigan Park with your family
Search 'Finnigan Park Houston' to find hours, address, and programs for kids including sports courts, a pool, and the YET center.
Finnigan Park is a neighborhood greenspace at 4900 Providence St that offers sports fields, courts, a pool, and the Youth Education Town (YET) center — a learning and recreation hub built with NFL funds after Houston hosted the 2004 Super Bowl.
You'll find baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a pool. The YET center adds educational and social programs to the mix, making this more than just a place to play — it's a full community hub.
Visit the Finnigan Community Center or YET Center to learn what programs and facilities are currently available. Stop by during park hours to use the courts, fields, or pool. If you have kids, ask about youth programs at the YET center — they were designed with neighborhood families in mind.
Open daily 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4900 Providence St, Houston
This park is a product of local teamwork — Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's office, the City of Houston, and HISD all helped shape what it offers today. If you're interested in other county-supported parks and programs, Harris County Precinct 1 is a good place to start.
The park honors Annette Finnigan, who donated this land so Black Houston residents would have a dedicated greenspace. Today it still serves that mission — bringing education, recreation, and community together in one place through a partnership of Harris County, the City of Houston, and Houston Independent School District (HISD).
